Cindy Bennett

Honorable Committee Members, I am writing to express my strong support for HB 1268, which will make New Hampshire the most homeschool-friendly state in the nation. This transformative legislation addresses key concerns for homeschooling families: • Makes notification optional, reducing bureaucratic burden on families • Eliminates mandatory evaluations while preserving voluntary options • Provides crucial DCYF protections with statutory presumption that home education satisfies compulsory requirements • Prevents school district harassment through clear anti-interference provisions • Protects family privacy by preventing tracking through state data systems • Provides employment flexibility for homeschooled students HB 1268 will position New Hampshire alongside Alaska, Idaho, and Texas as a Tier 1 homeschool state with minimal regulation. This attracts families, grows our economy, and reinforces our commitment to educational freedom and parental rights. New Hampshire has always championed individual liberty and limited government. This bill embodies those principles while supporting the thousands of families who choose home education for their children. I urge you to vote in favor of HB 1268 and help make New Hampshire the premier homeschool destination in America. Respectfully, representative Cindy Bennett Raymond